Rome (Rome album) explained

Rome
Type:studio
Artist:Rome
Cover:Rome - Rome album cover.jpg
Recorded: -
Genre:R&B
Label:RCA
Next Title:To Infinity (Thank You)
Next Year:1999

Rome is the debut studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Rome, released on April 15, 1997, via RCA Records. The album peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 7 on the Billboard R&B chart.[1]

Three singles were released from the album: "I Belong to You (Every Time I See Your Face)", "Do You Like This" and "Crazy Love". "I Belong to You" was the most successful single from the album, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997.[1] The album contains a cover of Bobby Womack's "That's the Way I Feel About Cha".

The album was certified platinum by the RIAA on December 17, 1997.[2]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1997)Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 30
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 7

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)Position
US Billboard 200[5] 106
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 33

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rome Awards AllMusic. AllMusic. All Media Network. April 11, 2015.
  2. Web site: RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - April 12, 2015. Recording Industry Association of America. April 11, 2015.
  3. Rome, TLP. Billboard. September 22, 2021. subscription.
  4. Rome, BLP. Billboard. September 22, 2021. subscription.
  5. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997. Billboard. September 22, 2021.
  6. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1997. Billboard. September 22, 2021.